Chipper Advice

[HOGWILDWOOPIG]

I am looking to purchase a chipper. Is anyone familar with Carlton chipper. It looks like the Bandit to me. I would like to have a disc to load my truck up with chips. Please Help!

 

[911crash]

i wouldnt start with a new (untested) chipper.in this forum you will have pros and cons with every chipper made. best solution demo if possible and a quality repair facility for the chpper you decide on good luck!

 

[Lawn Masters]

Since the Carlton chippers are new to the market, I'd shy away from them for awhile. while I was working for another member here, I had some nice experiences with a Bandit 250XP. look for one in good condition used, and get it with the 115Hp JD diesel. you'll not be disappointed unless you're chipping larger stuff than 12" hardwoods.

 

[HOGWILDWOOPIG]

Thanks for the advice guys. I think demoing a few of the machines is going to be my best option. I'm sure I'll leave feed back once the demo's are complete.

 

[ASD]

# 1 MOST IMPORTANT THING !!!!! "quality repair facility " and good costumer service

we recently changed from Vermeer to bandit because of bad costumer service

 

[John464]

Bandit

 

[jazak]

Morbark :biggrinbounce2:

 

[protreecare]

Why are you looking for a disc?

 

[Log hog]

Oh yeah.

I just purchased a new to me chipper or I should say used. 2003 Morbark 2012D they call it the storm, with a Perkins diesel, its in very good condition with 650 hrs. They basically gave it to me @ $13,000. I think I got a pretty good deal what ya all think.

 

[Log hog]

I forgot to tell you that they let me demo it for about 2 weeks until I got my finacess in order and I love it dearly. Well any thing is better than a 6" gas chippper. The time I save in chipping and in fuel is awesome.

 

[treeslayer666]

Stay away from Vermeer chippers!!!!

Go with the proven BANDIT or try the Woodsman

 

[daveyclimber]

I love my Bandit 254xp, great machine. There are alot of great deals out there, I would scour the tree trader ads and check out ebay. I seen my chipper on Tree Trader and got it for a great deal. 2002 Bandit 254xp, 125hp JD diesel, swivel and adjustable chute, winch and HD tire and wheel assembly. 333 Hours , damn near new for a steal at 21k, your chipper can be the best or worst investment you can make

 

[Yellowdog]

# 1 MOST IMPORTANT THING !!!!! "quality repair facility " and good costumer service

we recently changed from Vermeer to bandit because of bad costumer service

Vermeer is sorely lacking in customer service..